2026 Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
(Authors: Matt McGough, Jared Ortaliza, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 13, 2026) The Medical Loss
Read More
Health Care Finance
A new wording test on ‘Medicare for All’
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Support for expanding Medicare into a government-run health plan for everyone swings by
Read MoreA New Option for Long-Term Care Costs
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News published on July 10, 2026) Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added
Read MoreDigital Health Tools and Technologies: An Overview of CMS’ Recent Efforts to Expand Their Use in Medicare
(Authors: Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 7, 2026) As an increasing
Read More
ACA premiums could jump 14% in 2027: 7 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACA insurers are pitching a median rate increase of 14% for 2027, the second
Read More
CMS floats new Medicare payment category for AI diagnostic software: 6 notes
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing to create a new payment pathway for algorithm-driven diagnostic software,
Read More
Projected 2027 Medicare costs at a glance
As we pass the halfway point of the year, most of us are wondering about and/or planning our 2027 expenses.
Read More
Legislation Intends to Limit Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
In a move that would help level the playing field between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, 15 U.S. Senators have
Read More
Medicare Advantage Cost Savings Highlighted in Study
Duke University Press recently published a Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law article assessing savings from Medicare Advantage plans, particularly compared
Read MoreMedicare Will Spend More Than $13 Billion on the Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program in 2026
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nancy Ochieng, and Meredith Freed for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) The Medicare
Read More